Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
LS27 · Leeds
257
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
LS15 · Leeds
253
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Leeds has less crime — 253 vs 257 incidents in April 2026.
Gildersome and Leeds recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 257 and 253 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Gildersome sees higher rates of Shoplifting (39), while Leeds has more Criminal damage & arson (24). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Leeds recorded fewer crimes than Gildersome — 253 vs 257 incidents. That is 2% fewer crimes. Gildersome is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Gildersome saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Leeds had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Leeds recorded fewer total crimes (253 vs 257).